Mr. Simmons graduated from the United States Military Academy (West Point, N.Y.) in May 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.  He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army.  Following completion of additional schooling in Georgia and Missouri, Simmons will join the 20th Engineer Brigade at Fort Drum, N.Y.

While at the Academy, Simmons held positions, from the platoon to regimental level, in the United States Corps of Cadets.  He was a member of the track team and attended Air Assault School.

Simmons is a member of ASME, the Society of Automotive Engineers and Tau Beta Pi. His honors include Superintendent’s awards and Dean’s List throughout his four years at the Academy.

Read Michael's paper “Sustainable Energy”

THE ARTHUR L. WILLISTON MEDAL was established in 1954 and is presented to an ASME student member or member for the best paper submitted in the annual competition on a subject chosen to challenge their engineering abilities.

The medal will be presented to Mr. Simmons at the 2009 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Members and Students Luncheon.